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The Big Ten has work to do to impress national audience

Until the Big Ten season begins on the fourth Saturday in September, I will swallow my pride and root for Wisconsin's despised in-conference opponents. Minnesota, Iowa, Michigan, Ohio State... you name them, and I will be rooting for them. After all, the more impressive the Big Ten conference looks on a national scale, the better Wisconsin looks in the rankings and to potential recruits. 

Considering all parts of his career, MJ will be remembered for mystique

It's not often David Robinson and John Stockton will be referred to as ""those other guys"" in basketball circles. On Friday, however, that's what they'll be.

Bulldog rematch will provide better test

Just a year after clinging on to a three-point lead in front of a record crowd in Fresno, Calif., Wisconsin will look to replicate last year's result with a different attack when they square off against Fresno State Saturday.

Quarterback and forth

If the Badgers' first offensive play last week is any indication of how the two quarterback system will affect opposing defenses, Wisconsin's quarterbacks should enjoy some great games and put up some impressive numbers.

Badgers must count on youthful linebackers

It may seem a quite bold for a player making his first start to call that he will force a turnover on the next play. But when you deliver on that prediction, as freshman linebacker Mike Taylor did on Saturday against Northern Illinois, that is another story.

5 things to watch versus Fresno State

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In final season, Lorenz hopes for NCAA bid

When Scott Lorenz dresses before a game, it's always the same routine.  Every piece of equipment for the left side goes on before the right side. The senior forward for the Wisconsin men's soccer team has developed a nice routine on the field as well by putting the ball in the back of the net on a regular basis.

Ohio State-USC clash headlines week two

The Ohio State -USC matchup, Oklahoma's week one implosion, and BCS busters are on everyone's mind heading into week two.

Flu sidelines football players

At least 10 members of the Wisconsin football team have come down with flu-like symptoms in the early part of the week according to team officials.

Tournament yields pair of wins

The Wisconsin volleyball team took home two wins over the weekend  in the Oregon State/Active Ankle Challenge.

Badgers earn first win with late goal

Two days after the Wisconsin Men's soccer team played to a scoreless draw against Virginia Tech, Western Illinois seemed poised to send the Badgers into extra time again Sunday. 

Tolzien's performance shows he's the right man for the job

One of my favorite professors here likes to talk about how, in international politics, style is substance. He says that when global leaders interact, their strategies and appearances can be just as important as what they actually achieve. 

Student tickets sell out again

 The tickets, which went on sale at 8:30 a.m. and were all gone by 10:45, were split into ""Red"" and ""White"" half-season packages. 

Badgers' offense impressive in victory

In a season opener, history would suggest a traditional Wisconsin game plan of heavy power running and controlling the game on the ground.

Despite tough season, Patriots are rightful NFL favorites

Thursday night the Pittsburgh Steelers will begin their title defense as they open up the season against the Tennessee Titans.

Slideshow: Wisconsin Badgers vs. Northern Illinois Huskies

Defense hopes to shut down Huskies in opener

Going into Saturday's 2009 season opener against Northern Illinois with five first-time defensive starters isn't much of a concern for Wisconsin defensive coordinator Dave Doeren. As a matter of fact, it's not even a blip on his radar screen of concerns.

Co-starters the right move for Badgers

Coach Bret Bielema and the UW coaching staff were faced with several tough decisions before announcing the depth chart for Saturday's opener against the Northern Illinois Huskies. It's likely that the public was slightly thrown off by a depth chart that includes shared duties at both quarterback and running back.

Regular season debut will be first test for new players, coach

The University of Wisconsin men's soccer team kicks off the regular season this weekend with a pair of contests at the McClimon Soccer Complex.  Playing host to the 21st Annual Middleton Sports and Fitness Invite, the Badgers will open up the regular season slate with a match against Virginia Tech Friday at 7:30 p.m. 

Two Badgers selected for Team USA, could be headed to Olympics

Two current Wisconsin women's hockey team members will join six former Badgers and Wisconsin head coach Mark Johnson on the 2009-'10 U.S. National Hockey team and could be on their way to the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver.